Hillcrest Christian College vs Ingleside State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Christian College
Reedy Creek · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,055 students · ICSEA 1104
Ingleside State School
Tallebudgera Valley · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Hillcrest Christian College Reedy Creek QLD | Ingleside State School Tallebudgera Valley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #362 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,055 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 1,068 / 987 | 31 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 112 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 130.2 | 5.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 129.9 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Reedy Creek 4227 | Tallebudgera Valley 4228 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hillcrest.qld.edu.au | inglesidess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.1 vs 65.4).
- •Hillcrest Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ingleside State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.8).
- •Hillcrest Christian College is the larger school with 2,055 students compared with 60.
- •Hillcrest Christian College has grown faster over five years (42% vs -46%).
- •Hillcrest Christian College is a independent school while Ingleside State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Christian College better than Ingleside State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillcrest Christian College and Ingleside State School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Reedy Creek and Tallebudgera Valley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillcrest Christian College has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ingleside State School has 11.3.
How do Hillcrest Christian College and Ingleside State School rank in QLD?
Hillcrest Christian College is 64th of 275 and Ingleside State School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.